Special Investor's Resident Visa (SIRV)
investor · Philippines
BoI-endorsed, BI-issued investor visa granting indefinite residence to foreign nationals who remit and invest ≥ USD 75,000 in qualifying Philippine economic activities under Book V of EO 226 (Omnibus Investments Code). Applicant must be ≥ 21. Funds remitted via Land Bank (LBP) or Development Bank (DBP) accredited depository banks and converted to qualifying investments (shares in PSE-listed companies or BoI-preferred new/existing Philippine corporations). Probationary SIRV 6 months → indefinite SIRV on deployment.
- Minimum stay / validity
- Indefinite (after Probationary)
- Processing time
- Probationary ~30–60 days; Indefinite on deployment
- Official source
- https://boi.gov.ph/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/SIRV-FAQ.pdf
- Last verified
- May 2026
Requirements & criteria
- [Mandatory] No criminal record
- [Mandatory] Age ≥ 21
- [Mandatory] Investment ≥ USD 75,000 in BoI-qualified activities
- [Mandatory] Inward remittance via LBP or DBP